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Definition of bellflower
bellflower
/ˈbɛlˌflaʊ.ər/
bell · flow · er
Plural:bellflowers
bellflower Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of numerous plants of the genus Campanula (and related genera within the family Campanulaceae), native primarily to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and characterized by their distinctively bell-shaped, usually blue or purple flowers.
Example
"She planted a vibrant border of creeping bellflowers to attract native pollinators to the garden."
2
The individual bell-shaped blossom or bloom of a campanula plant.
Example
"The delicate bellflower nodded gently as a sudden afternoon breeze swept across the meadow."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for bellflowerWord Origin & Etymology
From English 'bell' + 'flower', coined in reference to the distinctive, pendulous, cup-like or bell-like shape of the plant's corolla.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bellflower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bellflower